Skills for the Workplace

Level 2 - Understanding Autism

  • Academic Year: 24/25
  • Adult
  • EP Campus
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How to apply

The Course

This qualification is designed for students who want to increase their knowledge and understanding of autism. The objectives are to help you understand how to adopt a positive approach to supporting people with autism, the current legislative frameworks, the therapeutic interventions available, and the support workers role in relation to safeguarding vulnerable people.

Note: this qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and the most up-to-date information.

This course should take approximately three to five months to complete. There are six mandatory units in this qualification:

  • Autism in Context
  • Positive Behavioural Support for Individuals with Autism
  • Understand Support and Management of Transitions for Individuals with Autism
  • Therapeutic Interventions and Support Available for Individuals with Autism and Co-occurring Conditions
  • Communication and Social Interaction with Individuals with Autism
  • Safeguarding and Resilience in Autism

This is a remote learning course which will be assessed via a portfolio of evidence.

Flexible start dates and study options apply to this course.

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There are no entry requirements for this course; however, a good level of English and a reasonable level of IT skills are required. There will be an initial assessment as part of the application process.

This is a knowledge-only qualification; therefore, no real work environment placement is required.

Why not look into our FREE* adult Maths, English, and IT courses while you study with us?

*Subject to eligibility 

This qualification could lead you to progress onto other higher-level courses, or into relevant employment in the health and social care sector.

This course also holds UCAS points and would support a university application.

Achievement of this qualification could lead on to courses such as:

  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health
  • Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

There are lots of other courses available to you at Cheshire College – browse our website for other short and remote learning courses.

Adults can enrol for FREE

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you’re aged 19+ you’ll more than likely be eligible to enrol onto an adult course for FREE.
Take a look and get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our FREE adult courses.

When exploring the courses we have available, you may see a fee attached but you’re more than likely to be eligible for a fully-funded enrolment!
Take a look and get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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